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75ml flavourless oil, such as sunflower

1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with muffin cases. Beat the soft cheese with 25g of the sugar and chill until needed. Heat the cranberries together with another 25g of sugar until they start to pop. Mash lightly and cool.

Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the remaining sugar, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Add the eggs, oil, vanilla and cranberry mixture, and stir together. Don’t worry if the mix looks a bit lumpy. Divide it between the cases, they should look about two-thirds full. Make a small dip in the centre of each and put a blob of soft cheese in. Bake for 25 mins or until risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.

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Comments, questions and tips

Yum, used dried cranberries so didn't need to heat them first and added two mashed bananas and an extra egg.

HanVonWolf

20th Mar, 2014

These are quite possibly my all time favourite muffins. Ever! So simple & quick to make up. I often bake for yoof's birthdays (I'm a Christian schools worker) and they always go down a treat which is a high commendation!

cloclo15

16th Feb, 2014

I made these yesterday with blueberries and strawberries instead of cranberries as I didn't have any. I don't know if this made a difference to the flavour, but I admit I was a little disappointed with these. They taste like they need to either be sweeter or contain more fat. The texture is ok but perhaps a little denser than I would like from a muffin. My quest for the perfect muffin continues...

giddygannit

6th Apr, 2014

Cranberries are a completely different flavour

KLaw

19th Dec, 2013

I've made this recipe several times now and they always go down well. The cranberry and cheesecake flavours are a good mix. They're not too naughty either so no need to feel too guilty :)

dora84

12th Dec, 2013

Any feedback on how these should be stored? Should they be refrigerated?

s4r4h

20th Oct, 2013

I am not a big fan of cranberries, so, I substituted them for blueberries instead. It worked a treat and they were delicious, definitely a recipe I would try again!

sophstyli

17th Feb, 2013

5.05

I couldn't get hold of cranberries, so I used cherries...what a recipe! Delicious!! The creamy dollop really makes these muffins something special! Definitely making them again!!

gerryb001

26th Nov, 2012

Oh wow made these yesterday and they came out just like the picture and tasting delicious. Going away next weekend with the girls for Christmas shopping so I'm making another batch to take away. Does anyone know how I should store them, bit worried about the cream cheese and fresh fruit. Should I keep in the fridge? Or should hubby and I just eat them quickly LOL

jmcguire

24th Nov, 2012

5.05

Lovely simple muffins. I used dried cranberries so left out 50g of the sugar. The dough is quite stiff and I was worried they would be heavy but they are delicious, quite a dense, cake like texture. Has anyone made them with lemon zest? Might try that next time.

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I have made these a few times. Instead of trying to make a hole in the muffin mix for the cream cheese (tricky!) I feel the muffin cases about half full, add a blob of cream cheese and then put another spoon of muffin mix on top. The cream cheese starts to break through the surface when cooking. Look and taste great!

JacquiMrsC

24th Dec, 2016

5.05

I've made these a few times now and rather than try and make a dip in the muffin mix to add the cream cheese (very messy), I fill the muffin cases to about half full, then add a blob of cream cheese and then another spoon of muffin mix on top. The cream cheese starts to break through the top when cooked and they look (and taste) delicious :)

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